Dustin Barnett of Southern Q was awarded the top prize of Grand Champion Saturday at the conclusion of the 11th annual Bayou BBQ Bash presented by the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment. From left is event founder Mata Tellman, Barnett, Barbecue Competitors Alliance Head Judge Andy Hollerman and St. Mary Detachment Jr. Past Commandant Virginia Sutton. Barnett received a trophy and a special Bayou BBQ Bash ring created by Klutts Jewelers.
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Adam Gautreau of Cajun Blaze was the Reserve Champion Saturday at the 11th annual Bayou BBQ Bash presented by the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment. He is with St. Mary Detachment Jr. Past Commandant Virginia Sutton.
Sam Guarisco of The Station BBQ was crowned this year’s St. Mary Parish Champion. He is with St. Mary Detachment Jr. Past Commandant Virginia Sutton.
The Corporate Champion was Chris Bridge of The Smoke House. He is with St. Mary Detachment Jr. Past Commandant Virginia Sutton.
Jaxsen Airado was the Kids-Q winner in the pork chop division of the 11th annual Bayou BBQ Bash presented by the Marine Corp League, St. Mary Detachment.
Audrey Cheramie was the chicken category winner in the Kids-Q division of the 11th annual Bayou BBQ Bash presented by the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment. With her is her uncle, Carl Beecher.
Dustin Barnett of Southern Q was first in the ribs division Saturday at the 11th annual Bayou BBQ Bash presented by the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment. St. Mary Detachment Jr. Past Commandant Virginia Sutton presented the award.
Barnett is Bayou BBQ Bash Grand Champion
Dustin Barnett of Southern Q was awarded the top prize of Grand Champion Saturday at the conclusion of the 11th annual Bayou BBQ Bash presented by the Marine Corps League, St. Mary Detachment 600.